The Hyderabad district administration has brought orphaned children living in registered Child Care Institutions (CCIs) under the ambit of the Rajiv Aarogyasri Health Scheme.
Until now, children residing in CCIs were excluded from the benefits of the Aarogyasri Health Insurance Scheme, leaving them vulnerable to critical illnesses without access to free secondary and tertiary care. With no family or financial backing, these children faced disproportionate health risks, making the lack of coverage a pressing concern.
Eligible children can now register using their Aadhaar-linked Orphan ID and avail cashless treatment of up to ₹10 lakh for over 1,835 critical medical procedures in more than 90 empanelled government and private hospitals across Hyderabad. This removes long-standing financial barriers to treatment, improving survival and recovery rates and restoring dignity to some of the most marginalised children in the system.
Of the 2,215 children identified in Hyderabad’s CCIs, 641 are classified as orphans, 1,103 as semi-orphans, and 471 come from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. These include both government-run and private institutions, as well as service and collegiate homes, said Hyderabad collector Anudeep Durishetty.
He further added that this initiative is a testament to the power of inclusive, interdepartmental governance. It not only strengthens the safety net for orphaned children but also shows what’s possible when compassion meets administrative will.
Published – May 17, 2025 01:28 pm IST
